LAS VEGAS - For the past 25 years the International Autobody Congress & Exposition has showcased the latest products and services for the collision repair market. This year is no different. The show takes place Oct. 31 thru Nov. 3 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and, along with the exhibition, there are plenty of events throughout the week. The full schedule for NACE seminars and events is available by visiting the www.NACEExpo.com.
Creating Process Centered Environments Ballroom Sponsored by Akzo Nobel4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Correcting Corrosion Problems in Auto Glass Installations Islander I Speaker: Dale Malcolm, Dow Automotive Sponsored by AGRR Magazine
Islander B
Speaker: Bernie Blickenstaff, Collision Management Services, Inc.
Islander C
Speaker: Jonathan Purifoy, DuPont Performance Coatings
Offered by DuPont Performance Coatings
Islander G
Moderator: Marcy Tieger, Symphony Advisors, LLC
Panelists: Mike Anderson, Wagonwork Collision; Erica Eversman, Vehicle Information Services, Inc.; Sean Welch, Property Casualty Insurers Association
Islander E
Speaker: Doug Kelly, CynCast
Islander H
Speaker: Rick Jazwin, UTI
Islander F
Speaker: Ann Salazar, VisionPLUS Facility Planning for BASF Corporation; Max Hirsch, Maximum Equipment Systems
Offered by BASF
Islander D
Speaker: Janna Broxterman, Pathways Therapy & Wellness Center
Islander A
Speaker: Rick Fifer, Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.
Offered by Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.
South Pacific C
Speaker: Dave Gruskos, Reliable Automotive Equipment
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
FRA Electronic Transfer of Data/Rekeying
Session led by Mike Schoonover, Schoonover Bodyworks Inc.
Islander I
• Take a look at the costs associated with rekeying and the advancements in technology over the last two years. Discuss shops capability of downloading supplements and estimating databases directly to management systems.
Session led by Diane Rodenhouse, Rodenhouse Body Shop
Islander E
• Share ideas and perspectives on issues women face in the automotive industry workplace.
Session led by Jason Bartanen, I-CAR
Islander C
• Collaborate with other industry professionals on the new technology & equipment, statistics, concierge programs and other pertinent issues that are facing the collision repair industry.
(Source: NACE Show Management)
